Nodos Culturales

Nodos Culturales – Perú is an independent initiative that collaboratively maps the country’s cultural ecosystems with public participation. It produces research and practical resources to help people understand cultural life and use evidence to inform discussion, decisions, and action. Working across territories, communities, data, and lived experiences, the initiative maps cultural activity, analyzes patterns and inequalities, connects people and knowledge, facilitates dialogue, and shares findings with wider audiences.

Its projects include cultural maps of Lima and its districts, studies of cultural infrastructure and workers, research on independent cultural practices, and an open system for exploring cultural data. Nodos Culturales also publishes books and reports, maintains a repository of research and recommended bibliography, and offers tools such as a cultural diagnosis kit. Workshops, conversations, and resources for local governments extend its work beyond research. By making information more accessible, the initiative aims to help communities and decision-makers recognize cultural realities, identify gaps, and develop more informed ways to support participation and cultural life.